Information Pack
Prepared for Prepared for Matthew Hart (ARTC)
May 2026
Introduction General
Thank you for the opportunity to present this brief capability statement which details a cross-section of our skills and experience, and showcases a selection of our recent projects.
About Us (typically use first)
For over 65 years customers have been coming to McConnell Dowell with complex projects that require innovative solutions. That's why we're known as the Creative Construction company.
From remote resources and energy projects to city-shaping infrastructure, we've built thousands of quality assets and facilities.
Engineering-led, our expertise has grown steadily to span building, civil, electrical, fabrication, marine, mechanical, pipelines, rail, tunnel and underground construction..
Our Approach (typically use 2nd or 3rd)
We approach every project with a focus on creativity and certainty - seeking the right blend of innovation and safe, proven approaches so we can exceed our customers' expectations.
We also understand that construction today is as much about community and sustainability as it is about concrete and steel. Our unwavering objective and commitment is to deliver what we promise to our customers, while protecting and enhancing our people, the community and the environment.
Purpose & Values (typically use 2nd or 3rd)
We are a Purpose and Values driven organisation. These define what's important to us, guide our decision making and unite us behind a common goal.
Our Purpose is Providing a Better Life.
We do that through delivering projects that connect, sustain and enhance communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.
We also have five company values that guide our behaviours and decisions. Our values are:
SA Intro (typically use 4th to 8th)
We completed our first project in South Australia over 40 years ago, and have since built a reputation for safety, quality and collaboration.
We've delivered numerous high profile and complex road and rail bridge projects, along with a number of general civil, water, pipeline and marine infrastructure projects. Highlights include the Adelaide desalination plant and pipeline, Riverbank Precinct Bridge, O-Bahn City Access Project, Seaford Rail Extension, Regency Road to Pym Street Upgrade, and the recently completed Ovingham Level Crossing Removal.
WA Intro (typically use 4th to 8th)
Since securing our first gas pipeline project in Western Australia in the early 1970s, we've gone on to deliver a steady stream of marine, civil, pipelines, rail and mechanical projects for Australia’s blue chip resource organisations and the WA state government.
During the most recent mining boom we delivered most of the new iron ore export wharves for FMG, BHP and Rio Tinto. We've also delivered hundreds of kilometres of gas pipelines and rail infrastructure throughout the state.
Closer to the CBD we've delivered rail grade separations, and all the mechanical and electrical packages for Perth's first desalination plant.
METRONET Midland Station
Enhancing Perth's metropolitan train network
The Midland Junction Alliance (MJA), an alliance comprising of ourselves, Georgiou Group, Arcadis and BG&E, is delivering the new METRONET Midland Station in Perth, Western Australia. METRONET is a multi-government agency created to oversee the expansion of Perth's metropolitan transport network.
The Midland Station project includes decommissioning and demolishing the existing 53 year old train station and the design and construction of a new station between Helena and Cale streets.
Fast Facts
- Demolition of existing 53 year old station
- Design & construction of new, three platform station
- 600 bay multi-storey carpark
- 12-stand bus interchange
- 1 km shared path
Tram Grade Separation Projects
Easing traffic congestion in Adelaide
As part of an Alliance with our customer, Department for Infrastructure and Transport, CPB Contractors, and designers Mott MacDonald, Arup and Aurecon, we are delivering the Tram Grade Separation Projects in Adelaide, South Australia.
Jointly funded by the Australian and South Australian governments, the projects involve the removal of multiple level crossings along the Glenelg tram line.
Fast Facts
- Removal of mutiple level crossings
- Intersection upgrades
- Part of the broader North-South Corridor T2D project
Port Dock Railway Line Project
Improving connectivity into Port Adelaide for locals and tourists.
The Public Transport Projects (PTP) Alliance comprising of ourselves, Arup and Mott MacDonald (design), together with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (customer) delivered the Port Dock Railway Line Project.
The Alliance's scope of work included:
Fast Facts
- One kilometre rail line
- New train station and bus exchange
- Upgrades to pedestrian and cycle facilities
Meyer Road Bridge Replacement
Delivered as part of the Public Transport Projects Alliance (PTPA), we delivered this small but complex road-over-rail bridge replacement to cater for significant local traffic increases due to the construction of a nearby freeway.
The success of the project was underpinned by our team's ability to implement traffic diversion, construction staging, and rail possession strategies that minimised impacts to road and rail traffic.
Fast Facts
- Demolision and removal of existing bridge structure
- Relocation of services onto their own independent structure
- Building and installation of new bridge structure
- Construction of road works that tie into the bridge.
FMG Mainline Upgrade and Soloman Spur
For FMG's T155 Capacity Expansion Project, we constructed 300 km of new heavy haul rail track and 107 turnouts in remote Western Australia. The new track enabled FMG to increase iron ore export capacity to 155 million tonnes per annum.
Approximately half of our scope of work (150 km), was the partial duplication of the existing FMG mainline. We successfully delivered this adjacent to and interfacing with the busy live rail environment of the mainline. We also installed several new turnouts in the operational mainline under possession.
Fast Facts
- 300 km of standard gauge heavy haul track
- 840,000 tonnes of ballast
- 446,000 sleepers
- 107 No. turnouts
Rail Services
Supporting network operators and projects across Australia
Our rail services team is equipped with specialist plant including tampers, regulators, flash butt welders, and track and resleepering machines. They deliver renewals, upgrade and repairs for a range of rail network owners and operators across Australia.
Some of our current and recent rail services contracts include:
Transport Solutions
When it comes to building the bridges and tunnels that connect communities and keep economies moving, McConnell Dowell brings the experience, ingenuity, and dependability to deliver.
We’ve installed multi-span road bridges over live highways, launched heavy rail bridges across active corridors with minimal disruption, and upgraded major intersections and interchanges in some of the busiest transport networks.
From regional road upgrades to city-shaping rail overpasses, we work in close collaboration with stakeholders to deliver complex transport solutions that balance technical excellence with community needs and environmental care.
When the challenge calls for building smarter, safer, and stronger transport links, McConnell Dowell is the partner you can trust to get it done.
Regional Bridges and Lobethal Freight Route Upgrade
We were the Principal Contractor responsible for upgrading 21 bridges and more than 15 km of road enhancements across South Australia’s regional road network at various locations in the Mid-North, Riverland, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley. This was further broken down into 18 different sites and 27 design packages.
Fast Facts
- No LTIs for the duration of the project
- 21 bridges across 18 different sites
- 27 design packages
- 15 km of road enhancements
Sustainability
Our purpose is 'Providing a Better Life’ - today and into the future. That’s why sustainability, in all its forms, is considered in every project, process and product across our business.
Our approach is clearly articulated in our Sustainability Policy.
We're about action not just aspiration. Our ambitious but achievable carbon reduction road-map will see us be operationally net zero by 2030, with 44 initiatives that are being progressively rolled out across the company. Last year we reduced our carbon emissions by 442 tonnes through the use of solar technologies alone, and diverted almost two million tonnes of waste from landfill.
Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
In partnership with our building brand, Built Environs, we are proud to commit to our next Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) - ‘Innovate’ - which has been fully endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.
After completing our first Reflect RAP in 2022, we have worked together to realign our approach and develop the RAP pillars of Relationships, Respect, Opportunities and Governance to the next level for the Innovate Phase.
Some of our key commitments include further cross-cultural awareness training, exploring local story telling opportunities through our projects, review of key policies and procedures to ensure they remain free of bias, creating more meaningful employment and supply chain opportunities for First Nations businesses.
We have a proud history of working respectfully with First Nations all over Australia, and our RAP gives us a consistent structure to build on and to challenge ourselves with our learning, listening, and understanding.
Click on the picture below to read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
Safety
We never compromise on safety.
We foster our 'Home Without Harm' safety culture through robust processes, effective systems, and by recognising and rewarding safe behaviours.
Our Site Safety Managers are always on our project leadership teams, ensuring safety is prioritised in all site activities. Every team member has clear safety responsibilities, aimed at protecting themselves, their colleagues, and the community.
We're also leading our industry in the adoption of new safety technologies, like virtual reality plant simulators and AI-enabled blind spot elimination. Check out the case studies below for more information.
Underpinning it all are our Safety Golden Rules. Built on our long-term collective knowledge and learnings, they are specifically targeted at preventing fatalities and serious injuries.
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Summary
Thank you for taking an interest in McConnell Dowell's skills, capabilities and approach. Additional information is available on our website, including additional project case studies.
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